HEAVY WEIGHT AND GETDARKER PRESENT:

As the weather gets warmer we turn up the heat with a fantastic collaboration of North V’s South. Newcastle’s Premier Dubstep event “Heavy Weight” join the mighty “Get Darker” fresh from their chart topping second release “This is Dubstep Vol2”.

“This is Dubstep Vol2” is available in stores NOW. 2 x CD and download
http://www.thisisdubstep.co.uk/

Showcasing Dubstep anthems of the year, from the biggest names in the scene. Including Skream, Benga, Caspa, Chase & Status, Breakage, Joker, Cyrus and many, many more.

Heavy Weight yet again brings you a great selection of players in the scene. Sunday Bank holiday has seen nothing like this, you have no work on Monday guaranteeing a great atmosphere for all.

This event will be streamed LIVE worldwide on Getdarker.com. With their weekly Dubstep TV episodes, they’ve gathered an audience of locked on dub steppers from all across the globe. Be apart of it and join us at this bank holiday Dubstep special and a first for the North East.

Sunday 2nd May

The Other Rooms

http://www.theotherrooms.com/

http://www.myspace.com/theotherrooms

Time Square

NEWCASTLE

NE1 4EP

CHEF – Rinse/ Tempa FM

Another DJ from the Dubstep all-stars mix series (Dubstep All-stars vol 7) and one of the pioneering DJ’s of Dubstep. Hailing from the home of Dubstep, Croydon, South London with 13 years of mixing under his belt he is guaranteed to smash it.

http://www.myspace.com/dj_chef

KROMESTAR – Southside/Antisocial

Releases on some of the most well respected labels including ‘Deep Medi Musik’ ‘South side’ and on his own label ‘Kromestar Recordings’ Iron Soul returns to Newcastle for his 3rd visit.

http://www.myspace.com/iron_soul_aka_kromestar

CYRUS – Tectonic

A veteran in the Dubstep scene since it’s inception in early 2003. We haven’t seen Cyrus in the North since the early days of Heavy Weight and it’s been along anticipated wait.

http://www.myspace.com/randomtrio

DARKSIDE – Getdarker

From the beginning he held down a regular show on Rinse FM for 5 years, later
Launching GetDarkerTV in March 2009, leading the way of Dubstep broadcasting.

FUNK ETHICS – Boka,

Recently signed to BOKA and REDUCTION Records Newcastle’s finest holds the Geordie side as our much loved resident.

http://www.myspace.com/funkethics

DYNAMIX – 4.20 Rec

Heavy Weight’s head honcho, smashing pasty’s in the area since Heavy Weight was a little bairn, expect a pasty or two to be stood on.

http://www.myspace.com/headcleaningfluiddynamix

AEMS MC – Turbulence

Resident MC of Newcastle’s Premier Underground events. A player in the North that reps his ends till the end.

http://www.myspace.com/aems

——————————————————————————————

Advance tickets £8 more on the door, Tickets available here > http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_northeast&query=detail&event=378330

May’s Bank holiday sorted

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=340322783465

Shindig 18th Anniversary- 18 Years In Clubland

Standing proud of a reputable 18 years cultivating club land, Shindig has trodden its own path from the old World Headquarters (Club Afrika) where it all began in the 90’s, to now celebrating a major milestone in throwing parties for its loyal mix of night crawlers.

Over two decades in its long and illustrious career, amid various walls and open spaces, Shindig has boxed an uncompromising vibe together with a genuine subculture that is cultivated not bought. Since way back in 1992, Shindig has been responsible for bringing the best talent across the House, Techno and Electronic worlds to the North East; Mention the term “House Music”, amongst Newcastle’s proud cobbled alleys of clubbing and Shindig’s reputation will most certainly come up in conversation.

Kicking off a full UK Tour, celebrating their 18th Anniversary for the duration of 2010, Claude Von Stroke will be blowing out the candles at World Headquarters on Saturday 1st May, in the good company of Get Physical and BBC Radio1’s Heidi. In the comfortable surroundings of downstairs, OOFT Music’s Ali Herron alongside the creative trio One20, will be providing deep-as-you-like house, forgotten funk and more.

Don’t miss Shindig turning 18…old enough to go to our old club…

SHINDIG 18TH BIRTHDAY @ WORLD HEADQUARTERS: SATURDAY 1ST MAY
UPSTAIRS///
CLAUDE VON STROKE (DIRTYBIRD)
HEIDI (GET PHYSICAL / BBC RADIO 1)
SCOTT BRADFORD
NEIL BAINBRIDGE

DOWNSTAIRS///
ALI OOFT (OOFT MUSIC)
MARK LOWRY
ONE20

World Headquarters, Carliol Sq, Newcastle

Doors : 11pm – 5.00am** Extended Opening Hours

Tickets: £15 on Door.
Limited Que Jump will be available..Leave your names on the event wall…http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=105885172785824

Tel: 07875 410673 (Shindig)
Membership and More Info – www.shindiguk.com

Join Shindig Newcastle on Facebook

Today’s electronic dance culture is witnessing a change in direction. From the typical house and techno sounds that have been hammering away at the scene, dance floors have started to buckle and fresh sounds are emerging. At the forefront of this renaissance are Belgium-based band Aeroplane. They strive to avoid the constraints of predictability by weaving currents of psychedelic guitars, pop keys, disco beats, catchy bass lines and melancholic waves into modern beat-driven music. Aeroplane are Stephen Fasano and Vito Deluca, a duo whose combined experience gives life and emotion to the music.

With stellar remixes for Robbie Williams, Friendly Fires, Sebastien Tellier and Grace Jones amongst others, an eagerly awaited debut album in the works and a packed upcoming festival diary including Coachella and Glastonbury this date marks a rare intimate gig for Aeroplane.

NUMBER 1 BREAKTHROUGH DJs OF 2009 (Mixmag)

& SCOTT UDBERG

Advance Tickets £13 + BF. More on the door. Available now:

http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?151813

Sunday 4th April
10:30pm – 3:30am
World Headquarters, Carliol Square, Newcastle, NE1 6UQ

http://www.clubhabit.co.uk

Join Habit on Facebook

Venue:

The World Headquarters
www.welovewhq.com
Curtis Mayfield House
Carliol Square
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 6UQ
United Kingdom

0191 261 7007

THIS TIME WE’RE GOING ALL OUT WITH THE BEST DJ’S FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY GRACING OUR DECKS 

The first BLOCK PARTY AFTERS of the year will see us relocate to the FUNKTION ONE powered mini club, theCUT 

For Sunday the 4th April we have enlisted CRAIG SMITH – The 6th Borough Project to head up deck duties for the night and to pop the cherry of our new venue. 

“The 6th Borough Project have worked together in the studio for almost a decade, producing deep, underground house music and exploring long forgotten funk and dusty disco dubs. Recent studio output has featured on the much sought after L.E.S.S. Productions label aswell as Jisco Music, Instruments Of Rapture and Delusions Of Grandeur. With a debut album due in 2010 and their highly anticipated DJ mixes receiving widespread appreciation, the duo are stepping out together for a few special appearances in 2010.” 

>>>> CRAIG SMITH – 6th Borough Project (Delusions of Grandeur/L.E.S.S/Jisco;>>> 

support from 

Liam Vance (Jaunt/Mundi Disco Video Club)
Paul T (Shindig)
Tommy Rocksteady (TBP) 

£5/£7 

Discounted wristbands available as usual from The Block Party @ The Ship in the daytime… and come the evening if you still haven’t managed to bag a wristband head down to TOKYO to claim one. 

Guest list 07805713143 

Join Block Party on Facebook

Venue: THE CUT
St Nicholas Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 3BB
United Kingdom

 
The O2 Academy on the Westgate Road in Newcastle city centre has something to entertain revellers virtually every night of the year: Newcastle was crying out for such a venue for a long time after the Mayfair shut its doors on Newgate Street for redevelopment of the area, and duly got what it craved when the Bingo Hall on the same premises shut its doors a few years ago!

Since then, the Academy has been packed out night after night showing the very best musical talent available in the UK, becoming an established part of the UK touring scene for leading and upcoming bands.

With a slightly more independent feel than that other famous venue the City Hall, and more intimate than Newcastle Arena, the academy is a firm favourite amongst Indie music fans and fans of upcoming talent on Tyneside.

Furthermore, it includes a smaller separate space within the venue, called Academy 2, holding about 400 people that specialises in putting on up and coming local acts.

Over recent years the Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian and Hard Fi have all played the venue and the Academy continues to put on great bands throughout the year.

The great thing about the O2 Academy is its location – you don’t have to trek off to the edge of town somewhere to see the gig you want like in some other cities!

It is centrally located and easy to get to from the Central Station Metro or Monument Metro.

Being Newcastle upon Tyne, there are also plenty of bars and restaurants in the area to start your night off, or if you still have the energy, to finish it!

Address:
O2 Academy Newcastle
Westgate Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 1SW

Tel: 0191 260 2020
Website: O2 Academy Newcastle

Back in 1988 Samuel bought his first mixer and a pair of regular turntables. That was his first step into the music business. Mixing everything from hiphop, house and techno he began to explore the phenomenon of mixing.

In 1991 he formed a party organization with his friend Max Reich, and started to pull off parties around Gothenburg. During the same time Samuel also started spinning outside his bedroom.

When Max got a proper studio in 1995, he felt it was time to take a step further. So he asked Max to teach him the basics about producing. A couple of months after that they formed Solid Beat, a techno label distributed by Neuton.

As time went by Samuel’s skills became more and more polished. He felt he was ready to move on by himself. Samuel needed to start something of his own.

1997 was the year when the first “Cycle” came out in the shops. Titled “Techno Soul Pt 1″, it contained laidback grooves for cool out corners.

In the first two years he only released three, but in late spring of 1999 he decided to really have a go on it. And that’s when things really took off for Samuel. “In Your Box” became his breakthrough record. Being played by people like Derrick May, Jeff Mills, Umek among others, people out there really started to take notice of him.

The following release, “Check Out This I Bring” made him even more shiny as a wider range of jockeys span his wax. The phone started to ring more and more frequently, asking for his services regarding spinning, remixing and releasing. He quickly became a known face at various clubs and events around the world.

Before he put “Cycle” on a break in 2001 to form “SLS”, eleven releases had seen the light of day. Now with “SLS” on hand he felt trying out other parts of the spectrum . “New Soil” became the first one, a double pack filled with warm, more melodic grooves. The first track,”Velvet”, became a hit on the floors and were soon hailed as a classic.

In the same period Samuel got invited to do a remix of “Visions Of You” by Blake Baxter & Trevor Rockcliffe. Already a classic record, he was more then pleased to put his own touch on it. Another big tune he remixed in that time was FunkDvoid..s “Diabla” on Soma. It became a well played mix by many.

When “Merengue” came out soon after, it was one of his best selling records ever. Slam and Oliver Ho all contributed to the success as their mixes were more then appreciated.

In 2006 it was time for a big change as Samuel felt he needed another direction and a new challenge in music. “Klap Klap” was born. A Slower, funkier and sometimes deeper sound were formed in the studio.

With this totally new approach he reached out to a bit different and wider audience then before. The highpoint on the label is without any doubts “Can You Relate”. It was a track with just the right combinations released at the right time that probably made it so big. DJs in all kind of camps put their hands on it!

With this track in his discography he quickly became a sought after name in a way he wasn’t used to from before. Widespread appeal is the best word to use here as he received offers from unexpected places and people. Slam, Steve Rachmad, Joris Voorn and Martin H have so far been doing successful remixes of it, and it seems like “Can You Relate” will become a true and modern classic.

With this behind him, except for playing, he focused mostly on doing a lot of remixes in the studio. Kevin Saunderson, Jerome Sydenham, Audio Soul Project, Len Faki and Alexi Delano among others, all had their music tweaked and remade by the man. He kept evolving both behind the decks and in the studio, trying to perfect his touch on things. 

Samuel now felt that he was on fire due to all the work and appreciation, so he needed to go one more step further. It was time for an album. “Be As One” approached him regarding this, and the timing couldn’t have been better. A deal was done and he started to work on it.

By Spring 2009 he was finished and the result is nothing but excellent. Laurent Garnier, Rolando, Francois Kevorkian, Christian Smith and Adam Beyer are some of the people that have already embraced Samuel’s new work.

Join [Ctrl] Presents on Facebook

Venue:

 

The Other Rooms Newcastle – http://www.theotherrooms.com/ 

Times Square

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 4EP

 

Please contact the venue or organisers for further information

]]> http://directoryofnewcastleupontyne.com/blog/2010/01/06/ctrl-presents-samuel-l-session-6th-february-2010/feed/ 0 http://directoryofnewcastleupontyne.com/blog/2010/01/05/deviate-presents-martyn-worldhq-30th-january-2010/ http://directoryofnewcastleupontyne.com/blog/2010/01/05/deviate-presents-martyn-worldhq-30th-january-2010/#comments Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:44:54 +0000 estherrosie http://directoryofnewcastleupontyne.com/blog/?p=1438 Continue reading...

]]> UPSTAIRS @ WHQ :: THE USUAL SPIRITUALLY UPLIFTING WHQ GROOVE
****£7 members & £8 guests****

DOWNSTAIRS @ WHQ :: Deviate presents: MARTYN
**** £8 Adv / or you can pay on the door ****

In support of Maryn’s forthcoming FABRIC 50 ALBUM!

Martyn has provided body moving funk to the dance floors since the mid nineties. A
love for Detroit techno, Chicago house and hip-hop fueled his need to be seriously
involved in music. When exposed to drum & bass in 1995, Martyn was destined to take
things further musically and began to lay the foundations of his career as a DJ, producer
and promoter.

Fast forward 15 years and Martyn has become one of the most in demand producers and DJ’s worldwide. The key figure in Dubstep/Techno crossover, Martyn teamed up with Erosie (one of Europe’s most well known street artists) and started his label 3024, an outlet for all the music (in various styles) Martyn is producing and collaborations with other artists, such as 2562 and Flying Lotus.

Through 3024 Martyn released one of 2009’s most eagerly anticipated and critically acclaimed albums; his own: GREAT LENGTHS…

Described by Laurent Garnier:

“The true genius of techno right now, the most forward-thinking techno at the moment, because he has understood and digested everything and put it into his music—dubstep, techno, everything. He’s not closing himself to any one style.”

As a DJ, Martyn has played illustrous venues such as Berghain, Robert Johnson, Fabric,
Plastic People, Watergate, The End, Cielo, Club Love and festivals like BLOC, Mutek,
Iceland Airwaves, Bestival, Lowlands and Sonar…on Saturday January 30th Martyn returns to Deviate @ WHQ.

SUPPORT FROM

CAPO ULTRA
MIKE JONES

HEAR :: PANGEA SOUNDSYSTEM
SEE :: VISUALS BY TONY UNDERGROUND
DRINK :: £2 DOUBLE SMIRNOFF VODKA!!

**IMPORTANT** **IMPORTANT** **IMPORTANT** **IMPORTANT** **IMPORTANT**

Deviate tickets allow entry to both floors of WHQ – With wristband provided on entry.

WHQ tickets only allow entry to upstairs

**IMPORTANT** **IMPORTANT** **IMPORTANT** **IMPORTANT** **IMPORTANT**

 

World Headquarters Website: http://www.welovewhq.com/

Join Deviate Newcastle on Facebook

Please contact the venue or organisers for further information

 

 

]]> http://directoryofnewcastleupontyne.com/blog/2010/01/05/deviate-presents-martyn-worldhq-30th-january-2010/feed/ 0 http://directoryofnewcastleupontyne.com/blog/2009/12/22/new-years-eve-circus-at-mood-newcastle-31st-december-2009/ http://directoryofnewcastleupontyne.com/blog/2009/12/22/new-years-eve-circus-at-mood-newcastle-31st-december-2009/#comments Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:19:03 +0000 http://directoryofnewcastleupontyne.com/blog/?p=1387 Continue reading...

]]> MOOD CIRCUS

8pm-3am

THE BIG TOP TENT
Jamie Wilson & friends are your hosts in the party arena with dance classics, snake charmers,dare-devil show, balloon drop, fireworks, stage games with loads of prizes and free drink giveaways including win your own height in beer!

TENT 2 – THE SOUL ARENA
Andy Smith spinning urban grooves and delicious RnB, accompanied by our amazing drinks magician!

TENT 3 – DISCO INFERNO
Get your chic freak on to everything that glitters with our dancing contortionists!

Advanced tickets £7
£9 on the door

Reserve a VIP booth
call 01912306360

*** TICKETS ON SALE NOW***

]]> http://directoryofnewcastleupontyne.com/blog/2009/12/22/new-years-eve-circus-at-mood-newcastle-31st-december-2009/feed/ 0 http://directoryofnewcastleupontyne.com/blog/2009/12/16/transfusion-and-nucastle-co-uk-new-years-day-party-at-the-attic/ http://directoryofnewcastleupontyne.com/blog/2009/12/16/transfusion-and-nucastle-co-uk-new-years-day-party-at-the-attic/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:04:28 +0000 http://directoryofnewcastleupontyne.com/blog/?p=1210 Continue reading...

]]>  
Join Transfusion Newcastle on Facebook

 Visit Nucastle.co.uk

Transfusion is back to kick off the New Year in style with some of the most cutting edge Trance DJ’s / Producers around at the moment! Combined with House / Techno / Psy / Electro courtesy of Nucastle.co.uk this is the ONLY way to spend New Years Day!

MAIN ROOM

Indecent Noise [Vandit Digital]
Gary Maguire [Discover]
MK X [Infrasonic]
Kieran-K [Warp]
Jack Dixon [Transfusion]

ROOM 2 – NUCASTLE.CO.UK

Hosting Transfusions 2nd room is Nucastle.co.uk bringing you the finest in a broad range of different styles of Electronic Dance Music.

Mark Bridgett
Phil Conway
Willa
Micheal Ross
Graham Laverty (exhibit:a)
Mick & Dan (vice/beatroots)
Liam Vance (jaunt>)
Jason Hall

Main room

The main room will play host to 2 of the most promising DJ / Producers on the scene today, Indecent Noise & Gary Maguire.Offering support to these amazing artists are Transfusion residents – MK X, Keiran-K, Jack Dixon.

Indecent Noise -

Aleksander Stawierej from Warsaw, Poland has had releases on several of the worlds top trance labels including Infrasonic Records and Paul van Dyk’s own Vandit Records.With remixes for artists such as Marcos, Jo Micali and Ridgewalkers, and support from all the worlds top DJ’s including plays on Armin van Buurens “A State of Trance” radio show.

Gary Maguire -

“Gary Maguire is the man. No two ways about it. He is the future of tough trance and techno as far as I am concerned and I expect him to be the biggest export in electronic music from Ireland since John O’Callaghan.”

John Askew [Discover Records] – August 2009

“Gary Maguire is the latest DJ/Producer to emerge from the emerald isle and the latest gem from the Discover stable. With productions already heavily supported by world leading DJs from Armin to PVD,You can rest assured that his unique style of trance will be ripping the roof off many nightclubs for years to come…”

Aled Mann [Discover Records] – June 2009


Advance Tickets will be priced at just £7 
Tickets will be available on the door at £10

 

]]> http://directoryofnewcastleupontyne.com/blog/2009/12/16/transfusion-and-nucastle-co-uk-new-years-day-party-at-the-attic/feed/ 0